From the nations capitol. Odonnell good evening and thank you for joining us. We begin with Tropical Storm laura and the growing threat it could slam into the gulf coast as a category 3 hurricane in just about 48 hours. With millions of americans in its path. As we come on the air, the governor of texas is declaring a state of disaster and coasting cities there and in louisiana are telling people to get out now. The threat from laura comes at the same time heavy winds and torrential rains from another storm named marco are already slamming into the same region tonight. And while marco is weakening right now, forecasters say Tropical Storm laura, which has already killed more than a dozen people in haiti and the Dominican Republic, will only grow stronger and more dangerous. Now that could make it the most powerful storm to hit the area since hurricanes katrina and rita landed one after the other 15 years ago. If that happens, it would upend President Trumps plans to speak at the Republ
Required to testify under oath . Outrage in wisconsin. The protests overnight and the National Guard called in to help maintain calm after a black man is shot by police in the back at least seven times, with his three young kids watching. The latest on his condition. Breaking news the new scandal involving evangelical leader Jerry Falwell, jr. And the allegations of blackmail and an affair with a pool attendant. Deadly wildfires grow, at least seven dead in those fastmoving california wildfires. Over 1. 2 million acres burned, nearly the size of the grand canyon. Getting covid again . Tonight, researchers discovered the first case of someone being reinfected with the coronavirus. And finally tonight, the touching tribute from kobe bryants wife on what would have been his 42nd birthday. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell reporting from the nations capitol. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin tonight with Trop
Safe and continue to play. This morning the commissioners response to one star player who says the league failed to put health and safety first. Fatal encounter. A woman killed in whats believed to be maines first deadly shark attack ever while in new york several beaches now shut down. The latest in a live report straight ahead breaking overnight violent new clashes between protesters and armed federal agents in portland, oregon large demonstrations in other cities across the country. On the ground on the ground. This morning, the growing chorus of mayors demanding Congress Step in those stories, plus a heros farewell that saved a wretch like me a powerful rendition of Amazing Grace moves people to tears at the u. S. Capitol where congressman john lewis lies in state. Today, tuesday, july 28th, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza hey, everybody welcome to today. So happy youre joining us on a Tuesday
50s and 60s in santa rosa and san jose. Morning fog with cool lows with some errors in the upper 40s. Warming to hot with an onshore breeze. The fog will retreat slowly for some. Thunderstorms over the mountains. And temperatures, if you like the last couple of days, not much change. Near average. Highway 17 s. , you want to focus on that first . We are looking at that. I was 17. And looking at other commutes but first we will look at the bay bridge. But yes, we will get to hide something. I want to remind people that the bay bridge does have a backup in case you have not seen it. See mentioned i was 17. In case you havent heard, there was an overturned truck stop on something at the summit. Northbound traffic has also slowed. Bigger problem force up on something. We will update that all morning long until they clear. Lets get back to the headlines. Arthritis put out a fire in pittsburgh and rescued one person after regards went up in flames overnight. It happened at 245 on crestview d
Going to quote the city here, at a time of great unrest and deep reflection by our country, we recognize the pain and oppression that Christopher Columbus represents to many. The removal of the controversial statue of Christopher Columbus began at 3 00 a. M. By crews from the department of rec and park. It was then driven to an undisclosed location and placed in storage. The mayor and the San Francisco Arts Commission made that decision because they said it doesnt align to San Franciscos values or our commitment to racial justice. Christopher columbus is a deeply polarizing figure in our history and a deep symbol of pain, oppression, particularly for many Indigenous People in our communities. Reporter the city also took action after this flier began circulating online, encouraging people to remove the statue themselves at a demonstration scheduled for tomorrow. The statue was vandalized three times last week. To ensure the safety of organizers and really to spare them of having to do t